December 1st, 2009 · Real Style
♥ Black & White/Might as well be grey Pinafore: Blendshe Thifted, An Taisce Swap Shop ♥ Black Cardigan: Penneys ♥ Black & White striped Longsleve Tee: H&M ♥ Grey Boots: New Look ♥ Yellow Satchel: Cambridge Satchel Company ♥
I needed an easy and warm outfit for Sunday shopping at Dublin Flea. When I’m thrift shopping, I try to wear tights and something that’s easy to try things over so that I’m not bothered with changing rooms. (Most thrift shops are not terribly private places–Dublin flea has a changing room so I opted for an easy on, easy off number)
I wasn’t sure if the unstructured pleated pinafore dress would really work (I got it at the An Taisce sale without trying it on), but I really like it. It’s cute and fits well and will be perfect for those days when you just don’t feel like holding that tummy in. I am a sucker for pockets and big buttons, and this dress has both! It was raining and freezing so I layered it up with thick wool tights, a long sleeve t-shirt and a long cardigan that also helped tone down the looseness of the dress. Not sure if this outfit is ‘mature’ enough for work, but it will probably be a weekend staple. Oh! And I got lots of complements on my bag, always happy to spread the Cambridge Satchel Company love.
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♥ Grey pinstripe shirtdress: Thrifted, The Goodwill Shop Capel St ♥ Grey cardigan: H&M ♥ Brown leather skinny belt: Dunnes ♥ Jeggings: Dunnes ♥ Brown boots: Clarks ♥ Vintage fleur-de-lis broach ♥ Dirty Fabulous Vintage ♥ Brown leather gloves: Thrifted, Dublin Flea) ♥ Pearl earrings: gift from Mom ♥
You might as well add me to the Euro Value menu because I found this shirtdress for only €1 at the Goodwill Thrift Shop on Capel Street, long known as the fashion capital of Dublin (tounge firmly in cheek). Don’t ask me why I decided to wander down Capel St last Friday or why I decided to peak my head into Goodwill, but I did and emerged with this cute grey pinstripe shirtdress with pintucking and puffy sleeves–paid for with my last bits of change (I literally had to count out copper coins for this).
For a casual Saturday watching Spurs at the pub, I paired the dress with my jeggings and brown equestrian style boots, a grey cardigan, brown leather gloves found at Dublin Flea months ago (€5) and skinny brown belt. The look is classic equestrian and a bit Ralph Lauren. I’m also wearing my new broach (€10) from Dirty Fabulous Vintage at the An Taisce sale. It’s so pretty and blue and white for Spurs, but it is too soon to don the fleur-de-lis in Dublin?
Tags:capel street·classic style·dirty fabulous vintage·goodwill thrift shop·jeggings·thrift shopping·vintage
November 29th, 2009 · News
I’m working on a long overdue redesign of the blog and will be featuring more posts on DIY projects, how and where to do thrift shop and more about what inspires my style. Stay tuned and pardon the dust as I slowly work through all the changes.
♥ Pinstripe Shirt: Thrifted, Oxfam Dundrum ♥ Navy Wool Skirt: H&M ♥ Brown Leather Boots: Clarks ♥
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Today was a pretty good day for the Dublin Flea and I managed to walk out having spent only €11. I think my husband actually spent more (on a bunch of books and a T-Rex keyring). There were loads of new sellers this month, many of them with high quality vintage goods (some for a steal, some a little to rich for my blood). It really is the best place to find handmade, vintage, thrifted and unique goods! I could’ve stayed there all day if lunch at the Queen of Tarts wasn’t calling!
Don’t miss the Christmas Market on December 20, just in time for all your last minute gifts!
Here’s what you could have gotten if I didn’t get there first:
♥ Navy Wool Shift Dress – €5 ♥
♥ Wintery Wool Cardigan by Uniqulo – €5 ♥
♥ Vintage Burda Patterns – 2 for €1 ♥
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♥ Vintage purple, navy, pink striped and floral dress: Lu-Owl Vintage on Market Publique ♥ Purple Cardigan: Zara ♥ Plum Knit Hat: Dunnes ♥ Plum scarf: Penneys ♥ Grey ribbed tights: Penneys ♥ Pink socks: gift from mom ♥ Grey Boots: New Look ♥ Black pearl earings: gift from mom ♥
Well, this outfit is a couple of days old. I wore it on a very busy (and blustery) day last week full of conferences and crafting. I love this dress! It’s my first Market Publique purchase and I wore the heck out of it this summer. Now, just add some tights, a scarf and a cardigan and you’ve got a great outfit to inject a bit of colour to those dark winter days. I may have gone overboard on the matching, but the dress is so bold, the purple almost becomes a neutral. And hey, you can never have too much purple can you?
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November 28th, 2009 · Real Style
♥ Grey Coat: M&S ♥ Grey Scarf: H&M ♥ Navy Wool Nautical Skirt: H&M ♥ Green and Grey Plaid Shirt: Penneys ♥ Navy Knit Tights: Penneys ♥ Grey Boots: New Look ♥ Striped Shopper: Tesco, DIYed by me ♥ Horsey Pocket Watch: Lulu*s ♥
This outfit really came together last minute and worked! (That usually doesn’t happen, like when I get dressed in the dark and mismatch my tights) It works because it’s an easy silhouette that mixes trends (big plaid flannel) and classic pieces (navy wool pencil skirt). I had fun playing around with photos too…
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On my lunch break today I swung round to the Swap Shop to benefit the An Taisce Tailors’ Hall restoration project. It is a stunning building and I’m so glad to see it’s getting a new lease of life. The swap shop proved pretty fruitful for me. I spent €40 and walked away with a cute dress, waistcoat and a vintage broach and necklace. Pics of my finds to come, for now, here’s what you could have found…
Felling like you missed out? Check out Perk-Up Vintage and Dirty Fabulous Vintage (I’ll be making my way to their shops for a full review later) and be sure to support An Taisce’s efforts to conserve Dublin’s heritage.
Tags:an taisce·dirty fabulous vintage·perk up vintage·swap shop·tailors hall
This time last week, I was preparing for the most wonderful birthday gift ever–90 minutes of pampering at the Beauty Legend Salon in Ashtown.
North side ladies, you have to check this place out. It is fabulous! The staff are amazing and really kind, it’s great value and open late and on Sundays. Plus, they do it all: waxing, nails, facials, massage, make-up and more! It’s a little off the beaten path, so take the road less traveled and check it out today!
Beauty Legend Salon
The River Centre, Rathbourne Place, Ashtown D15 (next to Spar)
(01) 899 6699 / beautylegendsalon@hotmail.com
Easily accessible by public transport on the 120 bus route and 10min from Ashtown Station
Perfect for folks in Ashtown, Blanchardstown, Finglas, Castleknock, Cabra
Opening Hours:
Tues/Wed 10am-7pm ♥ Thurs/Fri 10am-9pm ♥ Sat 10am-6pm ♥ Sun 1pm-5pm
I had an Aromatherapy Cocoon Body and Face Massage that was out of this world. I’ve never felt so relaxed or smelled so lovely (like candy necklace!). I’ll scan their brochure soon so see the other services they offer.
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Almost forgot to mention, it’s Dublin Flea time again! I’m definitely heading down on Sunday, this time with my sister-in-law to introduce her to my favourite shopping day of the month! What better time, what better place to find a unique (and thrifty) holiday gift! I’ll be making my list and checking it twice!
That’s this Sunday, Nov 29 ♥ New Market Square, D8 ♥ 11am-5pm
Here’s a peak at what you might find (or might have found if I didn’t find it first).
♥Vintage equestrian and Lourdes themed silk scarves €3♥
♥Thrifty blue polka-dot asymmetric dress €5♥
♥ And of course all of this♥
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November 24th, 2009 · Real Style
Ug. Monday morning. Woke up late. Still raining. Black on black really summed up my mood this morning. But as I started accessorising, I started to perk up a little bit.
♥ Black Cardigan: Penneys ♥ Black Dress: Old Navy ♥ Purple and Black Houndstooth Tights: Penneys ♥ Black Booties: M&S ♥ Necklace: Gift from husband, Spitafields Market ♥ Black Sash: Discovered in my drawer ♥
So, it’s pretty hard to photograph black-on-black in low light (any tips?). So I’ll use my descriptive powers: Wearing my obligatory black jersey knit LBD and new long black cardi with a little satin sash tied in a bow along the waistband. One of my favourite pieces of jewelry, a gift from my lovely husband, around the neck. On the legs, great new purple and black houndstooth tights.
These tights are pretty cute and add a subtle sass to a conservative work outfit. They’re really soft too.
Isn’t this pendant amazing! My hubby picked it up at the Spitafields Market in London. He knows me so well. I love the tear-drop shape and the unusual marcasite design.
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